MOBA studio lays off 16 people as development continues on its first game

Gigantic delayed into 2016 Having played theGiganticbeta, I can safely say that I’m interested in seeing the finished product. It looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer though, amid some unfortunate layoffs for developer Motiga. According to an official post from the company, the studio has laid off 16 employees, who have been given severances and job placement assistance. The reason for restructuring given is due to the fact that the studio is a pre-revenue startup, with finite resources....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Dr. Frank Warren

Nintendo finally adds Echoes of Wisdom to the official Legend of Zelda timeline

Ever sinceThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomcame out this past September, fans began wondering where exactlyit fits on the franchise’s infamously convoluted timeline.After months of theories and speculation, Nintendo finally gave us a definitive answer out of nowhere. A few hours ago,Nintendo updated the officialLegend of Zeldatimelineon its website to addEchoes of Wisdom. The most recent installment in the franchise is part of the “Fallen Hero” Timeline, a branched subsection that takes place in a hypothetical scenario in which Ganondorf defeated Link at the end ofOcarina of Time....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Cheryl Herrera

NPD: Wii U sold a paltry 55,000 units in January

Nintendo is in deep doo-doo It’s no secret that the Wii U is in poor shape. No one is denying that Nintendo has failed to push the Wii U message adequately to either the enthusiast gamer or the mass market. And when Ubisoft moved backRayman Legendsto release alongside the 360 and PS3 versions, I think we all understood deep down that Ubi was nervous about the console’s sales potential. I just don’t think anyone could have guessed it wasthisbad....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Jesus Mason

Offbeat Hall of Fame: Nintendo Super Power Supplies

[Offbeat Hall of Fameis a showcase of the cool, often bizarre products and media from years past that celebrate videogames and gamer culture.] Have you picked up your copy of thefinalNintendo Poweryet? Looking through it again, I still have trouble accepting that a piece of my childhood is gone for good. However, thanks to the magic of the Internet, a trip down memory lane is but a click away. There are many things I loved aboutNintendo Power— the maps, thecomics, the Classified Information cheats section that always devoted a page or two toSuper Mario World— but something about physical goodies always filled me with a special glee....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1121 words · Brian Moreno

Official Anime Adventures Trello & Discord

The best community wiki forAnime Adventuresis their regularly updated Trello board. you may find the latest information there on all units, stations, traits, game modes, levels, and much more. And don’t forget the Discord server for regular updates and any questions you might have. Here are theAnimeAdventuresTrello and Discord. Anime Adventures Trello & Discord Guide Here are all the community hubs forAnimeAdventures: I highly recommend visiting the Trello for any technical information, while Discord is excellent for asking more specific questions....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Megan Stewart

Persona-styled JRPG Mind 0 gets trailer

Where is my mind? Zero originality Really, “Persona-styled” might be doing this game from Acquire andClass of Heroesdeveloper Zerodiv a bit too much justice, because it reads like a knockoff. The cast is a group of highschoolers (not uncommon for a JRPG set in modern Japan). The game spans two worlds: the normal world and some sort of spirit world. The protagonists employ MINDs (Mental Inside Nobody Dolls), weird summons that come from inside of them....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · John Norton

Protesters plan day-long blackout of Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3players, angry at the lack of post-launch support, are planning a day-long blackout of the game in hopes that their concerns will be addressed. The plan was revealed in aYoutube video, along with a detailed list of in-game problems that Infinity Ward need to fix. “We have been ignored repeatedly when asking for quality post-release fixes to be implemented,” states the manifesto. Such issues include lag compensation, spawn problems, matchmaking issues and LAN settings....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Candace Haynes

Q Games partnering with Limbo Vita dev Double Eleven

What a pleasant pairing Double Eleven, the team responsible for bringing games likeFrozen Synapse,Limbo, andLittleBigPlanetto PlayStation Vita, is teaming up withPixelJunkstudio Q Games, reportsGamesIndustry International. The two are said to be collaborating on multiple new game projects. “Double Eleven has an outstanding track record in video game development, and we like their way of thinking when it comes to publishing,” said Q Games president Dylan Cuthbert. “[We’re] about making memorable experiences for everyone, and Double Eleven are the perfect partner to see our vision through....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Pamela Monroe MD

Rock Fruit codes (July 2025) [The One Piece Is Real!!]

Updated: July 12, 2025 We looked for new codes! Roblox is a treasure trove ofOne-Piece-inspired games, and, as a huge fan of the franchise, I have to test them all.Rock Fruitoffers another spin on the premise, offering a vibrant world to explore, various enemies to beat, and a couple of fun mini-games. When the vicious Bosses start giving you trouble,Rock Fruitcodes are there to help. XP boosts were particularly valuable since they let me become a powerful seafarer in an instant....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Amber Smith

Satoru Iwata loved video games

A memory from a developer [In memory of Satoru Iwata, James Montagna of WayForward stopped by our community blogs to share a moment that encapsulated Iwata’s love of games perfectly. – Pixie The Fairy] It feels like the world is coming together to mourn the passing of Nintendo’s great leader, Satoru Iwata, but there are still many who have yet to learn the extent of exactly how extraordinary he was. Beyond numerous phenomenal contributions to gaming, it is the quotes and stories of Mr....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Tiffany Snyder

Sing it! Gaming’s greatest musicals

you’re able to’t get more flamboyant than a musical, so it should be no surprise that the predominantly masculine worlds of videogames don’t often let their characters burst into song. After all, gunning down terrorists in the Middle East and firing a rocket into a cluster of aliens don’t exactly make for the most fitting avenue for a frivolous song and dance number… though, it would be pretty awesome if it did happen, right?...

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Sarah Reynolds

Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 soundtracks getting vinyl release

(Sonic) Spin that wheel Vinyl soundtrack publishers Brave Wave have announced this weekend that the soundtracks to classic Sega titlesSonic AdventureandSonic Adventure 2are in line for a luscious LP release. Both titles will receive two records each, with the first-pressing being made on colour-coordinated vinyl. These will reflect each game’s design; blue and white for 1998’s Sonic Adventure, and blue and red for its 2001 sequel. The releases will also contain a booklet, featuring an exclusive interview with composer Jun Senoue and Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · John Hill

Stay fresh: New Splatoon amiibo up for pre-order

At Best Buy Best Buy has released the pre-order floodgates for the newSplatoonamiibo, which are set to arrive on July 8 in the west. As a reminder, here’s what’s new — the Squid Sisters (Callie & Marie) have never been released before, and will be available in a dual pack. The other major release is a 3-pack with different color Inklings (the girl has green hair now instead of orange, and the boy has purple hair rather than blue)....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Kenneth Walton